Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko to stand for re-election in 2025
By Robbert Iddiols and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says he will run for another term in elections set…
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Delays in promised Western military aid to Ukraine are costing lives, the defense minister says
By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s defense minister says half of all promised Western military support fails to…
Continue ReadingMichigan primary: What to watch as 2024 campaign shifts to the first big swing state
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press Michigan’s presidential primary on Tuesday will a test President Joe Biden’s ability to navigate dissent…
Continue ReadingThe pope delivers Sunday prayers from the Vatican window a day after suffering a mild flu
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was well enough on Sunday to celebrate his weekly Angelus prayer from the Vatican window overlooking St. Peter’s…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s Senate primary could fell two prominent Democrats and elevate Republican Steve Garvey
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s Senate race was expected to be a three-way Democratic prizefight, but the…
Continue ReadingYale joins another Ivy League school to again require standardized test scores amid equity concern
By Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — After almost four years, Yale University is joining another Ivy League school to once again require…
Continue ReadingConsumers are increasingly pushing back against price increases — and winning
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation has changed the way many Americans shop. Now, those changes in consumer…
Continue ReadingOne of the world’s biggest cities may be just months away from running out of water
By Laura Paddison, Jack Guy and Fidel Gutiérrez, CNN Mexico City (CNN) — Alejandro Gomez has been without proper running water for more than…
Continue ReadingThe Eiffel Tower reopens to visitors after a 6-day closure due to an employee strike
PARIS (AP) — The Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors on Sunday after a six-day closure because of striking employees demanding better maintenance of…
Continue ReadingRemains of Oregon teen who went missing over 50 years ago are identified after someone uploaded their DNA into genealogy site
By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The remains of a Portland, Oregon, teenager who vanished in the late 1960s have been identified through advanced…
Continue ReadingInvasive Jorō spider is surprisingly tolerant of busy urban settings, according to new study
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — As the Jorō spider continues to spread across the southeastern United States, its spindly homes can be spotted…
Continue ReadingRussia’s presidential election is nearing. We already know who the winner will be
By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Russia is nearing a presidential election that is all but certain to extend Vladimir Putin’s rule throughout this…
Continue ReadingNetanyahu says a cease-fire deal would only delay ‘somewhat’ an Israeli military offensive in Rafah
By TIA GOLDENBERG, WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli military offensive in Gaza’s southernmost…
Continue ReadingVigils held nationwide for nonbinary Oklahoma teenager who died day after school bathroom fight
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — Vigils took place across the nation for an Oklahoma teenager who died the day after a fight in a high school bathroom in which…
Continue ReadingTrump wins South Carolina primary, as he closes in on the Republican nomination
By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump won South Carolina’s Republican presidential primary Saturday, further…
Continue ReadingInside the SAG Awards: A mostly celebratory mood for 1st show since historic strike
By KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Inside the ballroom at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, “Oppenheimer” was front and…
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Idaho is set to execute a death row inmate after nearly half a century behind bars
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — For nearly 50 years, Idaho’s prison staffers have been serving Thomas Eugene Creech…
Continue ReadingTax-free status of movie, music and games traded online is on table as WTO nations meet in Abu Dhabi
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Since late last century and the early days of the web, providers of digital media like Netflix and…
Continue ReadingTimbers start fast, cruise to 4-1 victory over Rapids in opener
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Eryk Williamson scored nine minutes into the match, Antony Alves Santos added two goals before halftime and the Portland…
Continue ReadingWhat would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think
By LEANNE ITALIE AP Lifestyles Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all…
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